37.0-40.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1019-QH March 2010 - Rev 25-Mar-10 Features Integrates Image Reject (Balanced) Mixer, LO Buffer, LO Doubler and RF Buffer 7 dB Conversion Gain (USB) -25 dBm (2x) LO Leakage (at RF Port) 26 dBm Output Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3) Variable Gain with Adjustable Bias 4x4mm QFN Package 100% RF and DC Testing General Description Mimix Broadband’s 37.0-40.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Intergrated Up-converter that has a typical conversion gain of 7 dB, and an image rejection of greater than 15 dBc. It has been optimized for USB operation. The device includes a LO doubler and buffer, and can be tuned to give 2xLO leakage of less than -25 dBm. Variable gain regulation can be achieved by adjusting the bias, with turn-down trajectories optimized to maintain linearity and minimal 2xLO leakage over the gain control range. At full gain, an OIP3 of 26 dBm is typical. The device comes in an RoHS compliant 4x4mm QFN surface mount package offering excellent RF and thermal properties. Typical application for this device are as an up-converter stage in a linear 38GHz radio transmit lineup. They device is well suited for Millimeter-wave Point-to-Point Radio, LMDS, SATCOM and VSAT applications. Absolute Maximum Ratings Supply Voltage (Vd1,2,3) Drain Current (Id1+2+3) Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1,2,3) Gate Bias Voltage (Vg4) Input Power (IFin) LO Input Power (LOin) Storage Temperature (Tstg) Operating Temperature (Ta) Max. Operating Junction/Channel Temp. Mounting Temperature ESD Min. - Machine Model (MM) ESD Min. - Human Body Model (HBM) MSL Level +4.3V 480 mA -1.5V < Vg < 0V -4.0V min. +10 dBm +13 dBm -65 to +165 ºC -55 to +85 ºC 150 ºC See solder reflow profile Class A Class 1A MSL3 Electrical Characteristics (Ambient Temperature T = 25 oC) Parameter Frequency Range (RF) Frequency Range (LO)1 Frequency Range (IF) LO Input Power (Plo) Conversion Gain Image Rejection Output IP3 (OIP3) Spurious (2xLO) [tuned] Spurious (1xLO) Noise Figure (NF) Input Return Loss (IF port) Output Return Loss (RF Port) LO Return Loss Drain Bias Voltage (Vd1,2,3) Drain Current (Id1) Drain Current (Id2) Drain Current (Id3) Gate Voltage (Vg4) Gate Current (Ig4) Units GHz GHz GHz dBm dB dBc dBm dBm dBm dB dB dBm dB V mA mA mA V mA Min. 37.0 16.75 DC 0 5.0 15 23.0 -25 -45 Typ. 7.0 Max. 40.0 20.0 3.5 6.0 9.0 26.0 18.5 7.0 7.0 7.0 4.0 120 120 150 -3 7 4.0 150 150 180 (1) LO frequency range limits the performance characteristics to USB only. Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 1 of 10 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 37.0-40.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1019-QH March 2010 - Rev 25-Mar-10 Up-Converter Measurements XU1019-QH: USB Conversion Gain vs. Freq (GHz), Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1=120mA,Id2=120mA,Id3=150mA,Vg4=-3V 0 9 USB Image Rejection (dBc) USB Conversion Gain (dB) 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 Gain IF1,IF2 2 Gain IF1*,IF2* 1 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 Image IF1,IF2 -5 Image IF1*,IF2* -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 0 37 XU1019-QH: USB Image Rejection vs. Freq (GHz), Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1=120mA,Id2=120mA,Id3=150mA,Vg4=-3V 40 -40 37 37.5 38 RF (GHz) [IF = 2 GHz] LSB Image Rejection (dBc) & Conversion Gain (dB) LSB Conversion Gain (dB) 9 8 39.5 40 0 -5 Image IF1,IF2 -10 7 Image IF1*,IF2* -15 6 -20 5 -25 4 -30 3 -35 Gain IF1,IF2 Gain IF1*,IF2* 2 -40 1 -45 0 -50 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40 37 37.5 38 XU1019-QH: USB 1xLO Leakage Power vs. Freq (GHz), Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1=120mA,Id2=120mA,Id3=150mA,Vg4 =-3V -20 38.5 39 39.5 40 RF (GHz) [IF = 2 GHz] RF (GHz) [IF = 2 GHz] -25 0 2xLO Leakage (dBm) 1xLO IF1*,IF2* -35 XU1019-QH: USB 2xLO Leakage Power vs. Freq (GHz), Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1=120mA,Id2=120mA,Id3=150mA,Vg4 =-3V -5 1xLO IF1,IF2 -30 1xLO Leakage (dBm) 39 X U1019-QH: LSB Image Rejection & Conversion Gain vs. Freq (GHz), Vd1,2,3 = 4 V, Id1,2,3 = 120, 120 & 150 mA, Vg4 = - 3 V XU1019-QH: LSB Conversion Gain vs. Freq (GHz), Vd1,2,3=4 V,Id1=120mA,Id2=120mA,Id3=150mA,Vg4=-3V 10 38.5 RF (GHz) [IF = 2 GHz] -40 -45 -50 -55 -60 -65 2xLO IF1*,IF2* -10 2xLO IF1,IF2 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -70 -45 -75 -50 -80 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 RF (GHz) [IF = 2 GHz] 39.5 40 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 RF (GHz) [IF = 2 GHz] Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 2 of 10 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 40 37.0-40.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1019-QH March 2010 - Rev 25-Mar-10 XU1019-QH: USB OIP3 & IIP3 vs. Freq (GHz), Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1=120mA,Id2=120mA,Id3=150mA,Vg4=-3V 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 OIP3 IF1,IF2 OIP3 IF1*,IF2* IIP3 IF1,IF2 IIP3 IF1*,IF2* 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 XU1019-QH: LSB OIP3 & IIP3 vs. Freq (GHz), Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1=120mA,Id2=120mA,Id3=150mA,Vg4=-3V 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 LSB IIP3 & OIP3 (dBm) USB IIP3 & OIP3 (dBm) Up-Converter Measurements (cont.) 40 OIP3 IF1,IF2 OIP3 IF1*,IF2* IIP3 IF1,IF2 IIP3 IF1*,IF2* 37 37.5 38 RF (GHz) [IF = 2 GHz] XU1019-QH: RF & LO Return Loss vs. Freq (GHz) Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1=120mA,Id2=120mA,Id3=150mA,Vg4=-3V 0 Noise Figure (dB) RF & LO Return Loss (dB) 39.5 40 22 -10 -15 -20 -25 RF Return Loss LO Return Loss -30 -35 20 18 16 IF1,IF2 IF1*,IF2* 14 12 -40 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 10 50 37 37.5 38 Frequency (GHz) XU1019-QH: USB Conversion Gain vs. Freq ,Varying LO Power Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1=120mA,Id2=120mA,Id3=150mA,Vg4=-3V 8 IIP3 (dBm) 7 6 5 IF1,IF2 PLO = 0 dBm IF1,IF2 PLO = 3 dBm IF1,IF2 PLO = 6 dBm IF1*,IF2* PLO = 0 dBm IF1*,IF2* PLO = 3 dBm IF1*,IF2* PLO = 6 dBm 4 3 2 1 0 37 37.5 38 38.5 RF (GHz) 38.5 39 39.5 40 RF (GHz) [IF = 2 GHz] 9 Conversion Gain (dB) 39 XU1019-QH: USB Noise Figure vs. Freq (GHz) Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1=120mA,Id2=120mA,Id3=150mA,Vg4=-3V 24 -5 10 38.5 RF (GHz) [IF = 2 GHz] 39 39.5 40 XU1019-QH: USB IIP3 vs. Freq,Varying LO Power Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1=120mA,Id2=120mA,Id3=150mA,Vg4=-3V 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 IF1*,IF2* PLO = 0 dBm IF1*,IF2* PLO = 3 dBm IF1*,IF2* PLO = 6 dBm 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 RF (GHz) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 3 of 10 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 40 37.0-40.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1019-QH March 2010 - Rev 25-Mar-10 Up-Converter Measurements (cont.) 10 -10 USB,CG 9 -15 LSB,CG 8 7 Image Rej. (dB) Conversion Gain (dB) XU1019-QH: Image Rejection vs Freq,Pscl=0 dBm, IF1/IF2 used Vd1,2,3=4V;Id1=120 mA,Id2=120 mA,Id3=150 mA,Vg4=-3V XU1019-QH: Conversion Gain vs Freq,Pscl=0 dBm, IF1/IF2 used Vd1,2,3=4V;Id1=120 mA,Id2=120 mA,Id3=150 mA,Vg4=-3V 6 5 4 3 -20 -25 -30 USB,IR LSB,IR -35 -40 2 -45 1 -50 0 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 37 40 37.5 38 38.5 XU1019-QH: OIP3 vs Freq,Pscl=0 dBm, IF1/IF2 used Vd1,2,3=4V;Id1=120 mA,Id2=120 mA,Id3=150 mA,Vg4=-3V 0 30 LO Leakage (dBm) 20 USB LSB 15 10 5 39.5 40 XU1019-QH: (USB) LO Leakage vs LO Freq,Plo=3 dBm Vd1,2,3=4V;Id1=120 mA,Id2=120 mA,Id3=150 mA,Vg4=-3V X2 LO -10 25 OIP3 (dBm) 39 RF (GHz) [IF=3.5 GHz] RF (GHz) [IF=3.5 GHz] X1 LO -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 0 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 RF (GHz) [IF=3.5 GHz] 39.5 40 -80 16.75 17 17.25 17.5 17.75 18 18.25 LO Frequency (GHz) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 4 of 10 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 37.0-40.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1019-QH March 2010 - Rev 25-Mar-10 App Note [1] Biasing - As shown in the Pin Designations table, the device is operated by biasing Vd1, Vd2, and Vd3 at 4.0V. The corresponding drain currents are set to 120mA, 120mA, and 150mA respectively. Vg4 requires a fixed voltage bias of nominally -3V. It is recommended to use active bias on Vg1, Vg2, Vg3 to keep the currents in Vd1, Vd2, and Vd3 constant, in order to maintain the best performance over temperature. Depending on the supply voltages available and the power dissipation constraints, the bias circuits may include a single transistor or a low power operational amplifier, with a low value resistor in series with the drain supply to sense the current. Make sure to sequence the applied voltage to ensure negative gate bias is available before applying the positive drain supply. App Note [2] IF1/IF2 versus IF1*/IF2* - The IF input to the typical configuration is through a 90deg hybrid coupler. The hybrid splits the IF input into inphase and quadrature phase components. These two signals enter the XU1019-QH on either the IF1/IF2 pair, or the IF1*/IF2* complimentary pair. Which ever pair are not used must be terminated into 50 ohms. There are subtle differences between the performance when using the main IF ports (IF1,IF2) versus the complimentary ports (IF1*, IF2*) which are shown in the preceding performance curves. For highest gain, best image rejection and lowest noise figure, the complimentary ports (IF1*, IF2*) should be used. Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 5 of 10 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 37.0-40.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1019-QH March 2010 - Rev 25-Mar-10 App Note [3] Board Layout - As shown in the recommended board layout, it is recommended to provide 100pF decoupling capacitors as close to the bias pins as possible. Additional 10nF and 1uF on each of the bias lines are recommended placed a distance further away. Recommended Board Layout App Note [4] IF Bias - To obtain optimum 2xLO leakage performance, tuning is achieved by adjusting the DC bias on each of the IF inputs (IF1, IF2, IF1*, IF2*). DC bias is implemented by adding simple bias tees to each of the four IF ports. The diagram below shows a typical bias tee design used. If the IF1 and IF2 ports are used for the IF input, the IF1* and IF2* ports are DC biased and terminated into 50 . A typical tuning arrangement is to apply a fixed 0.3V DC bias to both the used IF input ports (i.e. IF1,IF2 or IF1*,IF2*). The remaining two IF ports which have been terminated to 50 tuning independently for minimum 2xLO leakage. For minimum 2xLO leakage in a system, it may be necessary to correct the IF DC bias for different frequency and temperature conditions. This can be implemented by calibration and offset tables stored in memory, and used to control IF bias over all practical conditions. IF Bias 100nH 1uF 15pF IF IN to XU1019-QH (from 90o hybrid or terminated to 50 ) Typical Configuration Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 6 of 10 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 37.0-40.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1019-QH March 2010 - Rev 25-Mar-10 App Note [5] Extended IF Frequency Range - If using the XU1019-QH using IF frequencies greater than 2 GHz, conversion gain roll-off can be minimized by placing 1pF capacitors on each of the four IF ports. The capacitors should be placed close to the package, between the bias tees and the package. Typical Application IF IN TX PA + DET DRIVER DET DIPLEXER TX Filter (if required) X2 XU1019-QH XB1014-QT XP1080-QU LO Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 7 of 10 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 37.0-40.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1019-QH March 2010 - Rev 25-Mar-10 Package Dimensions / Layout Pin Designations Functional Block Diagram NC GND 19 20 21 22 GND RF 23 24 VG4 1 18 1 IF1 2 IF1 3 IF2 17 VD2 BUF 2x I I BUF 16 VG2 IRM Q 4 BUF 15 VD1 Q GND LO GND VG3 VD3 12 13 11 6 10 NC 9 14 VG1 8 5 7 IF2 Pin Number Pin Name NC 1 IF1 2 IF1* 3 IF2* 4 5 IF2 NC 6 GND 7 LO 8 9 GND VG3 10 VD3 11 12 NC 13 NC VG1 14 VD1 15 16 VG2 VD2 17 18 NC GND 19 20 RF GND 21 NC 22 23 NC VG4 24 Pin Function Not Connected IF1 Input IF1* Input IF2* Input IF2 Input Not Connected GND LO Input GND Gate 3 Bias Drain 3 Bias Not Connected Not Connected Gate 1 Bias Drain 1 Bias Gate 2 Bias Drain 2 Bias Not Connected GND RF Output GND Not Connected Not Connected Gate 4 Bias Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Nominal Value Tie to GND DC bias fixed at 0.3V DC bias tuned DC bias tuned DC bias fixed at 0.3V Tie to GND GND GND ~-0.2V 4.0V, 150 mA Tie to GND Tie to GND ~-0.3V 4.0V, 120 mA ~-0.3V 4.0V, 120 mA Tie to GND GND GND Tie to GND Tie to GND -3V, 8 mA Page 8 of 10 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 37.0-40.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1019-QH March 2010 - Rev 25-Mar-10 MTTF Graphs These numbers were calculated based on accelerated life test information and thermal model analysis received from the fabricating foundry. XU1019-QH : MTTF hours vs. Package Base Temperature Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1=120mA,Id2=120mA,Id3=150mA,Vg3=-3V 1.0E+14 1.0E+13 MTTF (hours) 1.0E+12 1.0E+11 1.0E+10 1.0E+09 1.0E+08 1.0E+07 1.0E+06 1.0E+05 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Backside Temp (ºC) XU1019-QH : Tch (max) vs. Package Base Temperature Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1=120mA,Id2=120mA,Id3=150mA,Vg3=-3V 220 200 Tch_max (ºC) 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Backside Temp (ºC) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 9 of 10 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 37.0-40.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1019-QH March 2010 - Rev 25-Mar-10 Handling and Assembly Information CAUTION! - Mimix Broadband MMIC Products contain gallium arsenide (GaAs) which can be hazardous to the human body and the environment. For safety, observe the following procedures: • Do not ingest. • Do not alter the form of this product into a gas, powder, or liquid through burning, crushing, or chemical processing as these by-products are dangerous to the human body if inhaled, ingested, or swallowed. • Observe government laws and company regulations when discarding this product. This product must be discarded in accordance with methods specified by applicable hazardous waste procedures. Electrostatic Sensitive Device - Observe all necessary precautions when handling. Life Support Policy - Mimix Broadband's products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems without the express written approval of the President and General Counsel of Mimix Broadband. As used herein: (1) Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for surgical implant into the body, or (b) support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can be reasonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user. (2) A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness. Package Attachment - This packaged product from Mimix Broadband is provided as a rugged surface mount package compatible with high volume solder installation. Vacuum tools or other suitable pick and place equipment may be used to pick and place this part. Care should be taken to ensure that there are no voids or gaps in the solder connection so that good RF, DC and ground connections are maintained. Voids or gaps can eventually lead not only to RF performance degradation, but reduced reliability and life of the product due to thermal stress. Typical Reflow Profiles Reflow Profile Ramp Up Rate Activation Time and Temperature Time Above Melting Point Max Peak Temperature Time Within 5 ºC of Peak Ramp Down Rate SnPb 3-4 ºC/sec 60-120 sec @ 140-160 ºC 60-150 sec 240 ºC 10-20 sec 4-6 ºC/sec Pb Free 3-4 ºC/sec 60-180 sec @ 170-200 ºC 60-150 sec 265 ºC 10-20 sec 4-6 ºC/sec Mimix Lead-Free RoHS Compliant Program - Mimix has an active program in place to meet customer and governmental requirements for eliminating lead (Pb) and other environmentally hazardous materials from our products. All Mimix RoHS compliant components are form, fit and functional replacements for their non-RoHS equivalents. Lead plating of our RoHS compliant parts is 100% matte tin (Sn) over copper alloy and is backwards compatible with current standard SnPb low-temperature reflow processes as well as higher temperature (260°C reflow) “Pb Free” processes. Part Number for Ordering XU1019-QH-0G00 XU1019-QH-0G0T XU1019-QH-EV1 Description Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant 4x4 24L QFN surface mount package in bulk quantity Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant 4x4 24L QFN surface mount package in tape and reel XU1019-QH evaluation board C a u t i o n : E S D S e n s i t i ve Appropriate precautions in handling, packaging and testing devices must be observed. Proper ESD procedures should be followed when handling this device. Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 10 of 10 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.